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N4 BXR

1996 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,994 mi
Last recorded101,994 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Porsche Boxster93,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 BXR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 101,994 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 99,336 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 97,198 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 97,171 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust corroded.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 95,200 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2021 93,368 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front wearing thin. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake efficiency only just met (50%).

Stone chip windscreen.

Fail 13 Aug 2021 93,327 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

Parking brake efficiency only just met (17%).

Pass 20 Aug 2020 91,939 miles

Both front brake discs wearing thin.

Both rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Stone chip windscreen.

Fail 20 Aug 2020 91,939 miles

Both front brake discs wearing thin.

Both rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stone chip windscreen.

Fail 3 Aug 2020 91,937 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Front brake discs wearing thin.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Stone chips windscreen.

Pass 12 Aug 2019 90,090 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe from hose to wheel slightly corroded

Nearside Front brake pipe into hose slightly corroded

Nearside Rear brake pipe into slightly corroded

Offside Front brake pipe from hose to wheel slightly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2018 88,147 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 85,290 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 85,290 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 83,953 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 82,461 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 79,977 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 72,831 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 67,972 miles

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 67,446 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Boxster?

Based on 726,695 MOT tests across 46,886 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
2,475
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
46,886
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,504
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,317
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 5,538
brake disc excessively pitted 5,177
position lamp(s) not working 5,126
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N4 BXR is a 1996 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 93,240 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Boxster fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 19,504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N4 BXR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Boxster typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 30 years old, this Porsche Boxster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N4 BXR registered?

N4 BXR is a 1996 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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